Bovaer: What is the cattle feed additive and why is it leading to shoppers pouring milk down the toilet?
Since the announcement of a trial to feed British cows the additive Bovaer, shoppers have threatened to boycott products made by Arla, as well as three major supermarkets working with the brand.
What FDA Has Said About Bovaer in Milk? Cow Feed Additive Under Scrutiny
Bovaer is a new feed additive that claims to significantly reduce the emission of methane, a greenhouse gas that is driving climate change, in dairy cows.
Cornish milk suppliers not trialling new Bovaer cow feed additive
TWO Cornish milk suppliers have confirmed that they are not trialling a new cow feed additive which has been heavily criticised by users on social media.
Is milk from cows fed Bovaer safe?
The methane-reducing cow feed additive is considered safe by food safety authorities in the approved doses. And contrary to some claims online, Bill Gates was not involved in its development.
Why are people pouring milk down the drain over a cow feed additive?
Arla Foods, a Danish-Swedish company which owns the UK’s biggest dairy cooperative, announced last week that 30 of its farms across the country would test the additive, named Bovaer. The company behind Bovaer - which is added in small quantities to cow feed - says it could reduce cow methane emissions by between 30-45%.
What is Bovaer, the cattle feed supplement which is prompting boycotts by conspiracy theorists?
Arla Foods has insisted that the Boevar cattle food supplement will not filter through to human consumption as conspiracy theorists attack farmer-owned co-operative
Why has an additive called Bovaer sparked controversy online?
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Maker of Bovaer methane-reducing cattle feed additive labels product concerns 'fake news'
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Shoppers boycott three major supermarkets over controversial new additive
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Controversy erupts over Bovaer feed additive trial in UK dairy industry
Arla Foods began a trial of Bovaer to reduce methane emissions from dairy cows, but it's sparked backlash over food safety & ...
No, Sanitizing Cow Burps Won’t Sour Your Milk or Contaminate Your Cheese
A plan to introduce Bovaer into UK cattle feed to reduce methane emissions has prompted a wave of disinformation.
What is Bovaer and why is Craig Kelly criticising Coles over its use in beef?
Former federal politician Craig Kelly was among those who raised concerns on social media this week that some of Coles' beef ...
Bovaer: the new dairy additive prompting boycotts and conspiracy theories
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Bovaer: King Charles' farming advisor accuses Arla of 're-engineering the cow' with feed supplement
One of King Charles’ farming advisors has claimed the UK’s biggest dairy co-operative is attempting to “re-engineer the cow” ...